You nailed it. He is treated like a child because he is child-like. He was stunted in the child phase and, perhaps, this is what drew others to him. Everyone confides their stories in Charlie because he is uber innocent...perhaps a metaphor for the atrocity brought on by Aunt Helen. "Charlie bit me. Why'd you bite me Charlie?'
You nailed it. He is treated like a child because he is child-like. He was stunted in the child phase and, perhaps, this is what drew others to him. Everyone confides their stories in Charlie because he is uber innocent...perhaps a metaphor for the atrocity brought on by Aunt Helen. "Charlie bit me. Why'd you bite me Charlie?'
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